Munich Travel Guide
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Known as the city of "laptops and lederhosen," Munich traces its history back to the 12th century, when it began as a market town on the "salt road" between mighty Salzburg and Augsburg. For all its business drive and the cosmopolitan style of its millionaires, Munich represents what the rest of the world sees as "typical Germany," embodied in the world-famous Oktoberfest, traditional lederhosen (leather pants), busty Bavarian waitresses in dirndls (traditional dresses), beer steins, and sausages. There are myriad local brews to say Prost (cheers) with, either in one of the cavernous beer halls or a smaller Kneipe, a bar where all types of people get together for meals and some drinks. When the first rays of spring sun begin warming the air, follow the locals to their beloved beer gardens, shaded by massive chestnut trees. Those around you might work at one of Germany's prestigious publishing houses, a top-notch digital postproduction company, or a world-class film studio. The concentration of electronics and computer firms—Siemens, Microsoft, and SAP, for example—makes the area a sort of Silicon Valley of Europe.
Munich Hotels
Though Munich has a vast number of hotels in all price ranges, booking one can be a challenge, as this is a trade-show city as well as a prime tourist destination...read more
Munich Restaurants
Munich claims to be Germany's gourmet capital. It certainly has an inordinate number of very fine restaurants, but you won't have trouble finding a vast...read more
Things To Do in Munich
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Munich
- $763* & up -- Flights to Germany on Sale Roundtrip incl. Tax Lufthansa
- Northern Germany Experience IExplore
- $549 -- 10-Night Mediterranean Cruise w/Free Hotel Stay Priceline.com
- $695-$975 -- Europe & Iceland from Seattle (R/T, incl. Tax) — $695-$975 Icelandair
Munich Experiences
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Views from the Frauenkirche: This 14th-century church tower gives you a panorama of downtown Munich that cannot be beat. There are 86 steps in... Read more
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It seems that Munich loves to snack, and a tempting array of food is available almost anytime. The generic term for a snack is Imbiss, and thanks... Read more
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Typical, more substantial dishes in Munich include Tellerfleisch, boiled beef with freshly grated horseradish and boiled potatoes on the side... Read more
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However many fingers you want to hold up, just remember the easy-to-pronounce Bier (beer) Bit-te (please) when ordering a beer. The tricky part... Read more
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For most visitors, Bavaria, with its traditional Gemütlichkeit, beer gardens, quaint little villages, and culturally rich cities, is often... Read more
Travel Blog
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Travel Tip of the Day
At Nürnberger Bratwurst Glöckl am Dom in Munich, just inside the side door, there's a little Read more
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Trip Ideas & Itineraries
Whether you are planning to attend Oktoberfest next year or want to make the most of Oktoberfest stateside, Read more
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Travel Tip of the Day
You can visit the restaurant without paying the museum's admission fee. Read more
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